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Learning to cook.
Mar 25, 2008 | 8:32 AM
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Today is my 35th birthday and to be honest, if it wasn't for my wife (and my mom before I met my wife), I would probably be resigned to eating PB&J or Raman Noodles every day.  I love to watch the Food Network.  Some of my favorite's on there are Paula Deen, Alton Brown, Emeril Lagasse and Guy Fieri.  I decided recently that I wanted to learn to cook, and not just cook, but to cook like a proffessional.  For my birthday, my wife bought me several culinary textbooks, and being the avid reader I am, I hope to read through them and practice and become a much better cook.  Don't get me wrong... I have no intention of quitting my job and becoming a chef, but I guess you could say it would be a dream job for me.  I've tried a few things; a couple pies, chicken in cream of mushroom soup, gumbo and white chili.  Some turned out better than others, but the important thing was, I loved doing it.  Anyone else enjoy cooking?
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rosie read my blog view my photos
Mar 25, 2008 | 8:47 AM

whos doing the dishes...


Have some cake.


happy birthday chef
rosie read my blog view my photos
Mar 25, 2008 | 8:48 AM

have some cake
jeanette read my blog view my photos
Mar 25, 2008 | 8:55 AM

Oh Misty will like that for sure.
mnmfarmer read my blog view my photos
Mar 25, 2008 | 9:21 AM

Jeanette..It sure helps!!

Rosie...LOL..Thats on the kids' chore list so he can make as big a mess as he wants! LOL
mnmfarmer read my blog view my photos
Mar 25, 2008 | 9:31 AM

birthday
suzseeq read my blog view my photos
Mar 25, 2008 | 9:36 AM

I don't enjoy cooking; but would be totally willing to taste test alllll your meals:):)

of course; I'd have to stalk you to get my dinner!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE!!!
mnmfarmer read my blog view my photos
Mar 25, 2008 | 9:43 AM

birthday
mnmfarmer read my blog view my photos
Mar 25, 2008 | 9:44 AM

birthday
suzseeq read my blog view my photos
Mar 25, 2008 | 10:09 AM

Mike; you will need to change your bio now:)

35 instead of 34:)
chemistdaddy read my blog
Mar 25, 2008 | 11:43 AM

Suz...you guys can stalk us anytime you want. We enjoyed your company. I already changed my bio, it's just awaiting approval.
chemistdaddy read my blog
Mar 25, 2008 | 11:44 AM

Thank you everyone for the Birthday Wishes. It's been a busy day so far. I'm sure it will get better once I"m off work.
ladytbonesteak read my blog view my photos
Mar 25, 2008 | 1:05 PM

Your a Food Network junkie like me huh??

Start with good cookware. And you can do just about anything they do on that show.....without the extra help they have behind the schene!

I made that fried chicken recipe on the food network challenge.

I love cooking too! I would love to get paid for it!

I roasted a turkey for Easter and cannot wait to cook Emeril's turkey soup....it involves boiling the bones! It is awesome!
chemistdaddy read my blog
Mar 25, 2008 | 1:14 PM

Yes, I am a Food Network Junkie. Misty and the kids probably get tired of it. I could proably do a lot of what they are doing, but am hesitant not having done it before. As nerdy as this sounds, I want to learn about the in depth of why things go together and even about the food science part. My favorite show is Good Eats. It appeals to the chef side of me and the scientist side. Thanks for your advice.
harp read my blog view my photos
Mar 25, 2008 | 2:02 PM

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harp read my blog view my photos
Mar 25, 2008 | 2:04 PM

I am glad your learning how to cook...
I was kicked out of homemeck in school let just say it was a mess LOL...

the teacher told me I would starve to death but she never new thay would have micowaves LOL....

I can make anything as long as it micowaved LOL.
chemistdaddy read my blog
Mar 25, 2008 | 2:10 PM

harp...I am pretty much the same way. I'm good at microwaving leftovers and TV dinners. I sometimes used to get fancy and heat soup on the stove. I usually leave the cooking to the experienced cook in the house (Misty). Thanks for the birthday wishes.
mnmfarmer read my blog view my photos
Mar 25, 2008 | 3:26 PM

Harp..You are so funny! I can't wait to meet you! ~Misty~
VBallR
Mar 25, 2008 | 4:04 PM

I love to cook too. Since I'm an empty nester now it's not so fun cooking for just the two of us but on Sunday's we have the whole crew over and I cook BIG!
stephan read my blog view my photos
Mar 25, 2008 | 8:50 PM

The Dierbergs grocery chain holds cooking classes that are a great basic gourmet kick start. They are hands on with classes of less that ten students per, for that personal connection.

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stephan read my blog view my photos
Mar 25, 2008 | 9:00 PM

Been a off and on chef at several resteraunts for the last 23 years. (not that old just started in jr. high (started cooking at age 12 and at 18 was the head chef at the "Cork and Cleaver" in Des Peres (they where a 4 star in the 80"s but went belly up and was torn down... not my fault..LOL)
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I am a 35 year old married father of 6. I work in the scientific field in St. Louis. I love to read and also to listen to music.

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